An Introduction to Twentieth-Century Czech Fiction: Comedies of Defiance

ìA wonderful introduction to twentieth-century Czech literature will undoubtedly become required reading in any course on Czech or Central and East European literature.î Slavic and East European Journal.ìCompetent, important, useful. Students will love it. Afficionados of Czech literature even more.î Arnoöt Lustig. ìAmong the many qualities of Robert Porter's book is the fact that it is able to address readers who have little knowledge of Czech literature× It is also attractive reading which could well motivate English-speaking lovers of literature to become better and more deeply acquainted with Czech fiction.î Slavic Review. ìOne cannot praise enough Porterís method of representing Czech fiction of the twentieth century by the in-depth study of a few, but well-chosen, prose writers. Clear, competent and useful.î Modern Language Review